Myerscough College

What Myerscough College does

Myerscough College is a UK further education institution founded in 1894 as the Lancashire County Institute of Agriculture, headquartered on a 600-hectare main campus at Bilsborrow near Preston. It operates across five locations in North West England (Preston, Liverpool Croxteth, Manchester Emirates Old Trafford, Warrington Walton Hall, and Ribby Hall Village) and is one of the largest specialist land-based and sports colleges in the UK, offering more than 20 subjects spanning agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, animal care, equine, sportsturf, motorsport, and sports such as cricket, rugby, basketball, and golf.

The college's core product portfolio comprises further-education vocational courses for school leavers aged 16-18, higher-education degrees at University Centre Myerscough accredited by the University of Central Lancashire, apprenticeships, 14-16 vocational programmes, short courses, and a supported internship programme for young people with SEND via DFN Project SEARCH. Underlying technology is largely commodity: Canvas VLE for course delivery, Microsoft Teams and Office 365 for communications, and the Capita UNIT-e Online student information system. Recent investment of £35 million+ has built purpose-built facilities including the Food and Farming Innovation and Technology Centre (with robotic milking), Animal Academy, Sportsturf Technology Unit, Engineering Centre, Rural Skills centre, and an International Equine Arena.

Revenue is generated through five streams: government-funded further-education tuition (ESFA allocations), higher-education tuition via UCLan-accredited degrees, apprenticeship training funded by the apprenticeship levy, commercial services (equestrian centre, golf complex, sports centre, conference facilities, Fledglings Nursery, Canine Health Studio, FFIT commercial farm), and online student payment processing. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer recruitment through open mornings, school liaison, agricultural shows, and clearing, with enterprise employer engagement through apprenticeship vacancies and careers showcases. The customer base is diversified across individual learners, adult higher-education students, employers (golf clubs, cricket clubs, agricultural businesses), schools, and SEND learners.

Name

Myerscough College

Legal name

Myerscough College

Website

https://myerscough.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Myerscough College is a UK further-education college founded in 1894, operating across five North West England campuses to deliver vocational, degree, and apprenticeship programmes in land-based industries (agriculture, horticulture, animal care, equine, sportsturf) and sports (cricket, rugby, basketball, motorsport). It serves school leavers, adult learners, employers, and SEND students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Land-based education
• Vocational training
• Higher education degrees
• Apprenticeship programs
• Sports college courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Further Education: Government-funded further education courses for students aged 16-19 and adults, funded through ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) allocations. Students may receive fee remission based on eligibility criteria including age, benefits status, and residency.
2. Higher Education Degree Programs: University Centre Myerscough offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in partnership with University of Central Lancashire, generating revenue through student tuition and university partnership arrangements.
3. Apprenticeship Training: Apprenticeship programs funded through apprenticeship levy and government funding, with employers contributing to training costs. Offers apprenticeships across land-based sectors including agriculture, sportsturf, horticulture, arboriculture, and motorsport.
4. Commercial Services: Revenue-generating commercial operations including equestrian centre hire, golf complex, sports centre, conference facilities, Fledglings Nursery, and Canine Health Studio. Food and Farming Innovation & Technology Centre serves as commercial farm operations.
5. Student Payments: Online payment system for course fees, accommodation, and other college services. Finance office handles payment processing via phone and secure online payments portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Myerscough College is a UK further education college delivering land-based and sports education across entry level, vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education pathways. It operates across five campuses in North West England (Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, Ribby Hall Village) with degree programs accredited by the University of Central Lancashire. The college also generates revenue through commercial services including an equestrian centre, golf complex, sports centre, conference facilities, nursery, and canine health studio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Further Education Courses Vocational courses from entry level through Level 3 (A-Level equivalent) Diplomas in land-based and sports subjects including agriculture, horticulture, animal care, sport, and motorsport. Targeted at school leavers aged 16-18 and adults.
• University Centre Myerscough (Higher Education Degrees) Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in land-based, sport, science and engineering sectors, accredited and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Includes foundation degrees, honours degrees, and Masters degrees.
• Apprenticeships Work-based apprenticeship training across land-based sectors for employers and employees in Cumbria, Lancashire, and Northumberland, funded via the apprenticeship levy and government funding.
• 14-16 Vocational Courses Entry Level 3 or Level 1 vocational qualifications for Year 10 and Year 11 students, offered at Preston, Croxteth, Warrington, and Blackburn campuses as an alternative to traditional GCSEs.
• Short Courses Leisure, professional qualification, and part-time courses for adult learners seeking career development or skill improvement, including funded Adult Skills courses.
• Supported Internship Programme (DFN Project SEARCH) Work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with SEND holding an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), providing employability skills through structured workplace placements with job coaching.
• Foundation Learning Programmes for young people with learning disabilities or neurodivergent conditions providing skills development and workplace preparation.
• Equestrian Centre (Commercial Hire) International-standard equestrian facility available for hire for equine events, supporting commercial services and equine courses.
• Myerscough Golf Complex (Commercial Hire) Golf complex with facilities available for public play and supporting sport and golf study programmes.
• Sports Centre (Commercial Hire) State-of-the-art sports centres and gymnasiums available for hire, supporting basketball, cricket, rugby, and other sports programmes.
• Food and Farming Innovation & Technology Centre (FFIT) Agricultural innovation and technology facility at Lodge Farm featuring modern farming technology including robotic milking systems, supporting commercial farm operations and agricultural courses.
• Fledglings Nursery On-campus commercial nursery providing childcare services to the public.
• Canine Health Studio Specialist facility for canine health studies and related programmes, also offering services to the public.
• Conference Facilities Conference and event hosting facilities available for hire by external organisations.
• New Veterinary Qualifications New veterinary qualifications being offered at University Centre Myerscough from September 2026, subject to VetSkill approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-97% of Myerscough degree students progress to further study or employment within six months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDegree programmes at University Centre Myerscough are accredited by University of Central Lancashire. Students graduate with UCLan awards. Partnership enables Myerscough to offer higher education while maintaining specialist land-based focus.
• Lancashire County Cricket Club (Emirates Old Trafford)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMyerscough cricket studies programme based at Emirates Old Trafford. Students access international standard facilities including indoor and outdoor cricket nets, bowling machines, 5 net lanes and technical analysis systems. Same facilities used by Lancashire County Cricket Club players and coaches.
• Warrington Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of courses at Walton Hall campus including Foundation Learning, Animal Studies, Horticulture and Landscape Studies. College centre set within Walton Hall Park adjacent to restored conservatories and glasshouses.
• Walton Lea PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of courses at Warrington centre. Students have access to ornamental gardens, extensive parkland and woodland for practical training.
• DFN Project SEARCHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational charity partnership for Supported Internship Programme enabling young people aged 16-24 with SEND/EHCP to gain employment through structured work-based learning with job coach support.
• Ribby Hall VillagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer host for Supported Internship Programme with placements in Entertainment, Security, Greenspace, The Hive Bar and Restaurant and the Gym including Blend Coffee House and pool. Located at Wrea Green near Blackpool.
• Fylde Rugby Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling Myerscough rugby students to put coaching skills into practice through community coaching sessions.
• Bay Farm ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour operator that organized Czech Republic agriculture study tour including visits to farms, producers, and suppliers.
• Clark & PulmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural supplier that provided generous support and contributions towards Czech Republic agriculture study tour.
• Massey FeedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeed supplier that provided generous support and contributions towards Czech Republic agriculture study tour and student clothing.
• LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEAF Open Farm Sunday organizer. Myerscough participates in annual Open Farm Sunday event at Lodge Farm, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hartpury College: Gloucestershire-based land-based and sports college offering FE, HE, and apprenticeships in agriculture, animal, equine, sport, and sportsturf. Closely comparable to Myerscough on subject mix, apprenticeship-led commercial model, and dual FE/HE positioning.
• Plumpton College: East Sussex land-based further education college with FE, HE, and apprenticeship provision across agriculture, horticulture, animal care, equine, and viticulture. Directly comparable to Myerscough on land-based curriculum breadth and employer-funded training focus.
• Writtle University College: Essex-based university college specialising in agriculture, animal science, horticulture, sport, and equine with both FE-equivalent and undergraduate provision. Comparable to Myerscough as a specialist land-based institution offering degree-level awards.
• Reaseheath College: Cheshire-based specialist land-based FE college with FE, HE (validated by University of Chester), apprenticeship, and commercial farm operations. Strong direct peer given shared North West / North of England catchment overlap and similar curriculum mix in agriculture and animal science.
• Sparsholt College: Hampshire-based land-based FE college with HE pathways, strong apprenticeship provision in agriculture, horticulture, animal management, and sport. Directly comparable to Myerscough on sector mix, apprenticeship channel, and FE-to-HE progression model.
• Bishop Burton College: East Yorkshire land-based FE college offering agriculture, animal management, sport, and equine programmes with HE pathways. Comparable to Myerscough on subject portfolio, employer-engaged apprenticeship model, and rural campus specialism.
• Askham Bryan College: York-based land-based FE college with FE, HE (in partnership with University of York and others), apprenticeship, and commercial farm operations. Directly comparable to Myerscough on the combination of vocational, degree, apprenticeship, and commercial revenue streams.
• Capel Manor College: London-based land-based FE college specialising in horticulture, animal care, floristry, and arboriculture with apprenticeship delivery. Comparable to Myerscough on subject mix and apprenticeship-led employer engagement, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Agricultural University: Cirencester-based specialist agriculture university offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Comparable to Myerscough's University Centre offer as a broader land-based higher education incumbent, though focused on degree-level only rather than FE/apprenticeships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MyerscoughColl
• Facebookfacebook.com/MyerscoughColl
• Instagraminstagram.com/myerscoughcollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MyerscoughCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myerscough-college

Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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